The government of Ghana has allocated GH782 million to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation in the 2027 Budget to support sports development, infrastructure projects and the welfare of people involved in the sector.Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocation on Thursday during his presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament.”We have allocated GH782 million to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to support the development of sports and the people who participate in it,” Dr Forson told Parliament.The funding is expected to support a range of initiatives, including improvements in sporting infrastructure, grassroots development and the creation of sustainable pathways for athlete development.A key component of the government’s plans is the construction of 10 multipurpose sports stadia in underserved regions across the country. The proposed facilities will have seating capacities of between 5,000 and 12,000.The government also intends to complete the National Sports Policy and its implementation framework, finalise regulations under the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159), and review the Sports Act, 2016 (Act 934).In addition, the budget outlines plans to strengthen structured school and grassroots sports programmes to improve talent identification and provide young athletes with opportunities to progress.Ghana is also expected to begin preparations towards hosting the 2027 CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, a 12-team tournament that could create opportunities for the country’s sports tourism, hospitality and transportation industries.The GH782 million allocation represents the proposed funding for the Sports Ministry in the 2027 fiscal year, although details of how the amount will be distributed across the various programmes are yet to be outlined.The eventual breakdown will determine how much is committed to infrastructure development, national teams, athlete welfare and the organisation of sporting competitions.
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